> 2) Whats the best alternative for 16F84 now-a-days. every 'best' question needs a contect. what do you want? depending on that context the answer can vary from 'still 16f84, but take the -A version' to 16F648A, 16F88, 16F505, 16F877A, 18Fxxx, 30Fxxxx, to AVRxxxx or even LPCxxxx. And that list is non-exhaustive. Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist